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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1926

Page

11

Bridgeport Roller Polo Team Meets League Leading New Haven Club Here Tonight

Bridgeport faces the league leaders from New Haven in a high stakes roller polo clash tonight as top scorer Duggan continues to pace the circuit. The teams split recent meetings with New Haven to host the rematch while Meriden and Meriter figure in standings as late season races tighten.

Bridgeport New Haven Reneerroce Gants Witla Berree Meriden Jaye Morrison Utd Waters New Reo

Bickslers Stars to Meet Port Chester in Big Wednesday Night

Rockwood Maine December bulletin notes Gene Tunney recovering after a chilly Moosehead Lake dip as Bickslers Stars prepare a strong lineup for a Fairfield County League clash with Port Chester. Clayn McGraw Melly Burns Ahistrand Waddy Mather Cassidy O Rourke lead the guests.

Bicksler Port Chester Bicksters All Stars Bridgeport Clayn McGraw Melly Burns Ahistrand Waddy Mather Cassidy O'Rourke Guerts Seltenrich Read Comet Pany Stasixpot Blues Sterling

Car Wood 10 Tests His New Speedster

Car Wood 10 tests a new speedster amid reports from Utah and other locations. The brief notes mention shipboard testing, sea-going equipment, and potential trials with RoDeW Oy.

Todt Sets New First Base Mark

Todt established a new first base mark as Pod Tadeo the Rosten tied an easy shortstop record, reflecting a standout performance from the Ruston team this season.

TODT

Cobb Northward Bound on Mission for Vindication

An encoded, garbled report describes Cobb moving northward on a mission for vindication. mentions a fellow player, disputed connections, and a judge’s potential division. It references Augusta, Sterling, and local names in a fragmented crime or sports context.

Cobb

Landis Upheld By Sox Owner Juno

Fragmentary report notes Landis upheld by a Sox owner figure with references to Detroit and various figures. The text mentions Carnisks, Nagler, and Urh Gee amid scattered names and locations, implying a baseball or team ownership dispute with unclear specifics and outcomes.

Landis SOX

Americans Edge Rangers in Tight Pro Hockey Tilt

In a close crossover clash, Americans topple Rangers with key plays from Conacher and Himes. Team remains tied with Chicago for the top spot in the American division as late momentum builds.

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Penn Basketball Team Favored In Collegiate Play

New York December 26 The University of Pennsylvania basketball team looms as the likely winner of the Intercollegiate league race led by Yale Cornell and Columbia with Penn boasting strong guards Davenport Goldblatt and McNichol and a solid defense. Columbia poses a key challenge with veterans at guard and forward, while Princeton and Cornell remain contenders as Penn seeks its eighth league title in the era.

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Former Boxer Victim of Gas in Allington garage

Charles Cchesner, 26, known as Satler Willie, was found dead today in his Allington garage from gas. A twelve year old son sent a sleepwalker to the floor and the car engine blew fumes. He left a widow and five children. Cchesner, retired from boxing, once fought in New York during the white hope era to match Jack Johnson. He faced Gunboat Smith, Al Palzer, Frank Moran, Al Reich, and Charley Weinert but never reached the top of the heavyweight ranks.

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Stanford Players Question Seriousness Ahead of Alabama Game

Stanford coach Warner questions the team’s focus as they prepare to play Alabama. The squad faced disruptions from exams and travel, with players departing by train to Pasadena and others returning home. The Cardigan lineup remains light on regular season strength as practice resumes in Pasadena.

Stanford Alabama Warner Stanford Universtty Cal Dee Sarford Alabma Althoush Ous Bering Seventeentli Thornhill Tan Winterburn California

RACING RESULTS FIRST RAVE AT TL 99 MEET

Racing results from a crowded program show multiple races with sparse readable details. Names such as Kealy Patron and Belle Week appear amid fragmented times and placements, with several horses listed in each event and various claimed entries across different race tiers.

Robe Louie Lemauc Lantegin Tainetio Aliss Onond Runcrys S. Furlonen S. Furlonen Wonnewoud Kealy Belle Week I Histon

Alabama Eleven Starts Drilling for Rose Game

Alabama football continues a Rose Bowl preparation in Los Angeles. Coach Belmont and star players focus on offense and defense, with daily two hour sessions at a film studio and Rose Bowl practice. The squad tours Hollywood and nearby beaches as routines build toward the big game.

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Mehlhorn Wins Santa Clara Open Narrowly

Mehlhorn outsanks rivals in the Santa Clara Open final round, finishing with strong 74 on the last 18 and 214 total to claim top honors. John W. of New York matched 74 in the final 18 for third place, while Yoni Apmour of Washington, D.C. faded with two strokes down.

San Josh Mehlhorn Chiguga Anamert Oles Yoni Apmour Washington, D.C Moitaern Larry Kholr Clevekund Mehliern John Wt New York Niset Phice

Cubs Training Plans Announced For 1827 Season

The Cubs announced training plans with February dates and a California trip. McCarthy opts for a single pre season month, with Los Angeles and Hollywood squads as opposition. Exhibition games begin April 3 in Dallas against the Texas League, followed by a four game series with Kansas City starting April 10. A 36 man squad will travel to California.

Ceileag I Thea |Rgo McCarthy Los Angeles Hollywond Oustac Culalinag Island

Three Boys Club Senior League Games Tonight

Three games are scheduled in the Boys Club senior league tonight. The Victory face the Monarchs in the opening game, followed by the Storlings against the Rectors and the Centers versus Maple Woods. The league stands tight with all matchups expected to be thrillers as listed lineups show unlikely players and uncertain rosters.

Monarchs Storlings Daplewoods Monarchs Victors Mahoney RE Mellion We Eens Curran RG TAV Savage Oe

Mandell Heads East for Fights After Holiday Break

New York dispatch reports lightweight champion Sammy Mandell plans an immediate eastward trip after New Year to pursue future bouts and solidify his hold on the throne once held by Joe Gans. Manager Eddie Kane accompanies him as talks with Jess McMahon and Tex Rickard continue. Sid Terris looms as the major potential opponent.

New York Sammy Mandell East Joe Gans Eddie Kane Maddie Kane Mandell Kane Jess McMahon Tex Rickard Sid Terris Terris Mansell

Channel Record Broken Three Times in a Year

New York reports the English Channel record was broken three times in year. Ed erle became the first woman to cross the Channel on August 6 in 14 hours 1 minute. Mrs. Carson of Bridgeport the first mother to swim the Channel also improved the old time but did not beat Ed erle. Ernst Vierkoetter of Germany set a second record on August 30 in 12 hours 43 minutes, and Georges Michel of France lowered it again on September 11 to 11 hours.

New York Miss Ederle Carson Bridgeport Conn Ederio Ernst Vierkoetter Georges Michel

Rutgers Eleven to Elect Leader at January Dinner

Rutger s football squad will gather for the annual Elks club dinner in New Brunswick on January 6. Letters for the 1926 season will be awarded and a captain for 1927 chosen, marking the latest date in over a decade for such an appointment. Christmas vacation and Captain Frenchy Hanf's duties at a student conference delayed the event.

Brunswick Rutgers Elks’ Club Frenchy Hanf

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